DAILY GK 29-31 OCT 2024
1.
75TH IAC
HELD IN MILAN, ITALY
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It was organized by the International
Astronautical Federation (IAF) and co-hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) and the
Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Leonardo.
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The theme of IAC 2024
is "Responsible Space for Sustainability"
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The
significant highlights of the congress included the the awarding of the IAF
World Space Award 2024 to ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath, launch
of ESA’s Moonlight Programme for lunar communication, and the unveiling
of the AxEMU spacesuit by Axiom Space and Prada.
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The IAC 2025 will be held in Sydney, Australia
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International
Astronautical Federation (IAF) Headquarters – Paris, France
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Founded – 1951
2.
USA,
JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA TO SUPPORT DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA
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The
framework was signed between US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC),
the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and the
Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank–KEXIM) at
the DFC headquarters in Washington D.C., the USA.
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This will
support the projects in the Information and Communications Technology(ICT)
sector such as 5G, Open Radio Access Network (RAN), submarine
cables, optical fibre networks, telecom towers, data
centres, smart city, e-commerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and quantum
technology.
3.
BRAZIL OPTS OUT OF CHINA’S BELT AND
ROAD INITIATIVE
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Brazil
has chosen not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the
second member of the BRICS bloc, after India, to opt out of Beijing’s ambitious
multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project.
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The
decision, is taken by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
4.
MOST POLLUTED CITY IN THE WORLD
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Lahore has once again claimed the title of
the most polluted city globally, with the Air
Quality Index (AQI) soaring to alarming levels.
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Recently
recorded at a staggering 708, the PM2.5 levels reached an unprecedented 431 µg/m³, significantly
exceeding the World Health
Organization’s recommended annual limit by 86 times.
5.
NCPCR REPORT ON CHILD MARRIAGE
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As
per the report, Uttar Pradesh (UP) with over
5 lakh vulnerable children, topped among the states, followed
by Assam with 1.5 lakh children and Madhya
Pradesh (MP) has nearly 1 lakh such children.
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UTs
like Lakshadweep and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands has identified
no children vulnerable to child marriage.
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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) It is
the statutory body established under
the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
(MoW&CD).
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Chairperson- Priyank Kanoongo
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Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
6.
WORLD JUSTICE PROJECT’S RULE OF LAW
INDEX 2024
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The
World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024 reveals that India ranks 79th out of 142 countries,
reflecting a continuing decline in the rule of law globally.
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For
the seventh consecutive year, rule
of law scores declined in 57% of
countries worldwide, attributed mainly to authoritarian trends and a decline in Fundamental Rights.
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Regionally, India holds the 3rd
position among 6
South Asian countries.
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Among lower-middle-income countries, India ranked 8th out of 38.
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Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Germany top the list,
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Venezuela, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Haiti, and Myanmar rank the lowest.
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Within
South Asia, India ranked third after Nepal
(69) and Sri Lanka (75), followed by
Bangladesh (127) Pakistan (129) and Afghanistan (140).
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Venezuela
got the lowest rank and placed at 142.
7.
HARRY MESSEL AWARD FOR CONSERVATION
LEADERSHIP
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Assam-based
conservation scientist Bibhab Kumar Talukdar has been awarded the prestigious
Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival
Commission (SSC) of the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Abu Dhabi.
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Talukdar
has been an influential conservationist associated with IUCN SSC since 1991 and
became Chair of the Asian Rhino
Specialist Group in 2008.
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Talukdar
has played a pivotal role in organizing three Asian Rhino States meetings in Indonesia, India, and Nepal, resulting
in a landmark commitment to protect Asian rhino species.
8.
ANR AWARD
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Amitabh Bachchan recently honored renowned Telugu film star Chiranjeevi at the ANR
National Awards 2024, an event organized by the Akkineni International
Foundation.
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This prestigious award recognizes artists for their
lifetime contributions to cinema.
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The ANR National Awards celebrate the legacy of late Akkineni Nageswara Rao, a renowned actor-producer in
Telugu cinema, and aim to honor those who have made significant impacts in the
film industry.
9.
BEST SPORTS LEAGUE
AWARDS
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The Pro Kabaddi
League (PKL) proudly received the prestigious ‘Best Sports League of the Year’ award at the Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII) Sports Business Awards 2024.
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The award ceremony took place in New Delhi
10.
FIJI’S HIGHEST
CIVILIAN AWARD
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The
Republic of Fiji has bestowed its highest civilian award, the “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji,” on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar founder of
The Art of Living Foundation.
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This recognition, presented by Fiji’s President, Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere
11.
50TH AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Oscar-winning
filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is set to
be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award,
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The
AFI Life Achievement Award was established by the board of directors of the American Film Institute on February
26, 1973, to honor a single individual for their lifetime contribution to
enriching American culture through motion pictures and television.
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The
AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly advanced the art of film.
12.
UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
won the title at the Formula 1(F1) United States (US) Grand Prix (GP)
2024 held in Austin, Texas, USA
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Ferrari’s
Carlos Sainz finished 2nd and Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT’s Max
Verstappen finished 3rd.
13.
MEXICO
CITY GRAND PRIX
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Lando
Norris of McLaren finished 2nd
and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished 3rd.
14. MAJOR SPORTS DROPPED FROM
COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2026
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The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced
that wrestling, badminton, hockey,
cricket and shooting, among other major
sports, have been dropped from the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG 2026).
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The 23rd edition
of CWG is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland in August, 2026.
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Table
Tennis (TT), Squash
and Triathlon have also been excluded
in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics as only 4 venues will host the entire CWG 2026.
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With
this, total number of sport events has
reduced to 10 compared to 19 sports events at the 2022 Birmingham CWG.
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Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Headquarters- London
15.
LOGO AND TAGLINE FOR KHO KHO WORLD CUP
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The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI)
unveiled the logo and tagline
– #TheWorldGoesKho, for the inaugural Kho Kho World
Cup set to take place in 2025
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The
tournament will feature 16 teams each in
the men’s and women’s divisions
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The
tournament will introduce new rules, including
a concept called “wazir,” designed to make the game more spectator-friendly
and engaging.
16.
BALLON D’OR 2024 - FOOTBALL
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Ballon
d’Or is an annual award given by France
Football to the best male and female footballers over the previous year
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This Year UEFA also
partnered with France Football award
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Rodri (Spain,
Manchester City) secured the men’s
Ballon d’Or award
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Aitana BonmatÃ
(Spain, Barcelona) For the second consecutive year, Bonmatà earned the title
of the world’s best female footballer.
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Lamine Yamal
(Spain, Barcelona) The 17-year-old prodigy claimed the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best player under 21.
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Real Madrid took home the Men’s Club of the Year award for
the winning UEFA Champions League, La Liga and Spanish super cup.
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Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s
manager, was named Men’s Coach of the
Year.
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Yashin Trophy
(Best Goalkeeper)-Emiliano MartÃnez
(Argentina, Aston Villa)
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Gerd Müller Trophy-Shared by Kylian Mbappé (France, PSG/Real Madrid) and Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) for their 52-goal achievements across all competitions.
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Women’s Coach of
the Year-Emma Hayes (Chelsea, USA)
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Socrates
Award-Jenni Hermoso (Spain, Tigres UANL) – Recognized for her humanitarian efforts off the field.
17.
U23 WORLD
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Chirag Chikkara made history by
becoming only the third Indian wrestler to win the Under-23 World Championship
in the men’s freestyle 57kg category
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India
secured a total of nine medals at the
championships,1 Gold Medal: Chirag
Chikkara ,2 Silver Medals,6 Bronze Medals
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India placed fourth in the overall team rankings with 82
points, behind Iran (158), Japan (102), and Azerbaijan (100).
